Pure Airbrushing

Suitable for novices wishing to gain a fully rounded understanding of airbrushing and various applications.

Your tutor, Fred Crellin, is a fully trained and qualified teacher (PGCE) with over 25 years airbrush experience.

The classroom at our studio is equipped to cater for up to 6 students per class, with individual student 'bays' with extraction, airlines & daylight simulation lighting. A small onsight shop display area is also provided for those wanting to purchase goods.

Course Content:

• Understanding safe practices and working in a safe environment• Learn about and use different types of airbrushes• Learning basic handling and maintenance of your airbrush• Learn about air pressures, nozzles sizes and paint types• Learn how to mix paint to the correct consistency for your airbrush• Understanding and experiencing the use of opaque, transparent colours and their application together.• Using a wide variety (5 methods) of transferring and reproduction of artwork onto a surface• Use of various masking techniques including templates, frisket and paper.• Painting by subtraction: Painting photorealistic detail by paint removal• Stripping and rebuilding an airbrush

What is provided?

• All equipment – including paints, masking materials, and various different airbrushes• Work books containing all notes and exercises for the course.• Tea or Coffee throughout the day, with biscuits in the morning and cake in the afternoon• Lunch – range of sandwiches and savouries.• A certificate of attendance once you have fully completed the course• An opportunity to purchase airbrushes and equipment at discounted prices. We will supply all students with a discount code for purchases on the day, and for any online orders for the next 12 months.